The Supreme Court’s Kattavellai @ Devakar guidelines standardize DNA evidence handling in India, addressing collection, custody, and transport lapses. Ensuring reliability, uniformity, and credibility, DNA remains corroborative, highlighting the need for training, infrastructure, and robust forensic oversight.
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Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court has issued guidelines to standardize DNA evidence handling, to ensure consistency and integrity. The guidelines include a "chain of custody" tracking every person handling DNA evidence and requiring trained personnel. Experts suggests robust training programs, infrastructure upgrades, continuous monitoring, strict adherence, and a DNA Technology Regulation Bill.
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